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Mechanical Inspector E11 (Southwest)
State of Michigan
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$34.21 - $47.48
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves traveling across southwestern Michigan counties to inspect new mechanical systems like heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in buildings, ensuring they meet safety laws and standards.
You'll check for problems, tell builders what needs fixing, and keep records while helping with permits and training.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in installing or repairing commercial HVAC systems who enjoys fieldwork and enforcing rules.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six years of experience in design, installation, and repair of commercial HVAC equipment and systems
- At least two years at an experienced skilled trades level in HVAC
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license
- Ability to register as a mechanical code inspector and plan reviewer per Act 407 of 2016
- Willingness to travel to Barry, Allegan, Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Saint Joseph, Cass, and Berrien counties
Full Job Description
The Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) is filling a vacant Mechanical Code Inspector E11 position located in Southwestern Michigan.
This position will cover the following counties: Barry, Allegan, Kalamazoo, VanBuren, Saint Joseph, Cass, and Berrien.
This position is responsible for the inspection of new mechanical installations to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, and standards, to order necessary work corrections when violations are identified, and to regulate persons performing mechanical work. Responsibilities include disseminating information to permit holders, attending training seminars, and maintaining records and reports.
View the full position description here:
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Requirements
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Mechanical Code Inspector E11
Six years of experience in the design, installation and repair of commercial heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment and systems, including two years equivalent to an experienced-level skilled trades designer, installer, or repairer.
Mechanical Code Inspector 12
Seven years of experience in the design, installation and repair of commercial heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment and systems, including one year equivalent to a Mechanical Code Inspector E11.
Additional Information
Upon appointment, individuals must meet the requirements of Act 407 of 2016 and become registered as a mechanical code inspector and plan reviewer.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/M/MechanicalCodeInspector.pdf
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